The mouse that roared

Article Abstract:

Nurses and other campaigners are fighting to prevent the transfer of services from Kidderminster General Hospital. Worcestershire Health Authority plans to close a range of wards, plus the hospital's accident and emergency department. Campaigners, including Nurse Jane Patterson, won 11 seats on local district councils campaigning on this issue. Their victory ousted the well-established Labour administration, and the election attracted a turnout higher than the national average for a local election. Experts describe their victory on a single issue as highly unusual.

Political activity, Prevention, Nurses, Hospital closures

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Toxic toll

Article Abstract:

Inadequate control of glutaraldehyde in hospitals is creating a health risk for nurses. Nurses use cold glutaraldehyde to disinfect instruments which are sensitive to heat. Direct contact with the substance can cause skin irritations leading to dermatitis. Fumes from glutaraldehyde, which occur due to storage at incorrect temperatures, can irritate the throat, lungs and eyes, leading to diseases including asthma and conjunctivitis. Some nurses have had to leave the health service due to problems related to glutaraldehyde exposure.

Health aspects, Nursing, Disinfection and disinfectants, Disinfectants, Disinfection

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Piccadilly to Pretoria

Article Abstract:

The government's guidelines on recruiting nurses from overseas, including recommendations not to recruit from the Caribbean or South Africa, have led to suggestions of establishing exchange programmes. According to a spokesperson from the South African Commission, London, provided that 5,000 British nurses went to work in South Africa it would be acceptable for 5,000 South African nurses to work in the UK.

United Kingdom, South Africa, Recruiting, British foreign relations, South African foreign relations, Nurses, Foreign, Foreign nurses

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